Review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) by Kristie H — 09 Jun 2010
In the Valley of Elah rises and falls on the strength of Tommy Lee Jones' performance, which is to say that it rises to great heights, indeed. Paul Haggis' powerful follow-up to "Crash" is a very deep and moving affair, with a typically great performance from Tommy Lee Jones.
Not afraid to delve into some touchy issues, this topical thriller asks some genuinely confronting questions about the role of society in modern warfare and ultimately where should loyalty lie. Well written and engaging, though not really appealing to everyones taste.
Certainly a more mature and multilayered effort from Haggis, I can't wait to see what he does next. politically charged drama with an extraordinary performance by Tommy Lee Jones. This is Jones' show and he makes you feel a father's fear and loss in ways that are subtly heartbreaking, never melodramatic.
This review of In the Valley of Elah (2007) was written by Kristie H on 09 Jun 2010.
In the Valley of Elah has generally received positive reviews.
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